1973 Honda 1300 vs. 2013 Chevrolet Equinox
To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Equinox is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Honda 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Honda 1300 would be higher. At 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Chevrolet Equinox is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Chevrolet Equinox (180 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1973 Honda 1300. (81 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Chevrolet Equinox should accelerate faster than 1973 Honda 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Chevrolet Equinox weights approximately 886 kg more than 1973 Honda 1300. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Chevrolet Equinox is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1973 Honda 1300. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Chevrolet Equinox will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2013 Chevrolet Equinox (233 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Honda 1300. (105 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Chevrolet Equinox will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Honda 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Honda 1300 | 2013 Chevrolet Equinox | |
| Make | Honda | Chevrolet |
| Model | 1300 | Equinox |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 2400 cc |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 1781 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4771 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1842 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1684 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2857 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 71 L |
